Olympia Capital Holdings Ltd

Olympia Capital Holdings Limited is a Kenya-based investment holding company primarily focused on manufacturing and selling products for the construction industry. Its portfolio includes floor tiles, adhesives, u-PVC windows and door frames, cleaning chemicals, fire prevention equipment, and water pumps through subsidiaries such as Avon Rubber Company Ltd, Mather & Platt (Kenya) Ltd, and others in Botswana and South Africa. The company also engages in mechanical installations, plumbing services, real estate investments including Avon Centre and Heri Heights, and has expanded into hospitality, marketable securities, and pan-African ventures in countries like Namibia, Malawi, and Mozambique.

Founded in 1968 as Dunlop Kenya Limited to manufacture vinyl floor tiles, adhesives, and sports equipment, the company rebranded to Olympia Capital Holdings Limited in 2004. It operates as a diversified group with subsidiaries across East and Southern Africa, emphasizing innovative production, sustainable real estate, and premium hospitality to drive shareholder value and regional development.

Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange under ticker OCH, Olympia Capital Holdings maintains a modest market position as one of the smaller stocks, with a market capitalization around KES 150-318 million. Led by CEO Felix Kimanthi, it continues to optimize operations by divesting loss-making units while focusing on high-growth sectors like construction materials and real estate.